The Chemistry talk

Imagine this. There is a child playing by a quiet riverbank. An echo of his laugh is passing through the trees. The water is calmly flowing. The blue color of the sky is reflecting in the clean and opaque water. But beyond its calm surface, there is something much less innocent. An invincible menace that has been passed down through centuries, across oceans, moves slowly into soil, air, and even into that child’s body. These are not ghosts from legends or stories. Now do you understand? We are talking about persistent organic pollutants , or POPs —a quiet impact of industrial manufacturing. What are persistent organic pollutants (POPs)? POPs are a group of toxic chemical substances. They are environmentally stable pollutants. Rainwater doesn’t wash it off. They do not break down by atmospheric heat. That’s the reason, why are these chemicals called persistent? Once they are released into the environment, they can travel through air and water across continents and oceans. They also te...

 The Basil(Tulsi) is scientifically known as Ocimum basilicum.The basil is far more than just a fragrant herb thrown into a pasta meal. From chemistry and medicine to cuisine and spirituality, this amazing plant is involved in many spheres of life. In Hindu religion,The Basil plant is known as “Tulsi”, a holy plant thought to bring blessings from heaven and wealth. What then distinguishes basil so uniquely? Let’s explore its attractive chemistry, realistic applications, and spiritual relevance. What's in Basil? An Examination of Its Chemical Make-Up   The bioactive compounds like essential oil, phenolic compound, terpenoid, mineral and vitamins that give basil its unique scent, potent therapeutic effects, and culinary versatility are abundant.  Here are a few essential elements:  Basil's essential oils, which account for 0.2% to 1.2% of its dry weight, give it its exciting scent. Among the most significant are:  Linalool (20–50%) gives basil a slightly spicy, fl...

Is ammoniacal nitrogen playing an important role on earth? Ammonia is a form of nitrogen. Learn about the luminosity of this remarkable compound and its far-reaching effects.                         Thanks to pixabay.com What is Ammoniacal Nitrogen? The nitrogen contained in ammonia and ammonium ion is referred to as ammoniacal nitrogen. Ammonia is a colorless gas with a distinctive pungent odor, and its ion, ammonium, is at the center of numerous environmental and biological processes. Properties of Ammoniacal Nitrogen: A Symphony of Chemistry Solubility: Soluble in water, ammonia reacts with water molecules to form ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH). which is a dynamic equilibrium solution. But this delicate kinetic equilibrium solution is affected by acidic pH, which reacts with hydrogen to form ammonium ions and favors the formation of ammonia gas under basic conditions. Oxidation state: Ammonia has an oxidation state of nitrogen...